2015-2021 Subaru WRX / STI - Tail Light Black out + Insert With Custom Cut Out Overlays

This Custom Vinyl overlay dramatically changes the entire look of your stock tail light for a fraction of the cost of aftermarket tail lights or retro-fitting your stock tail lights. There are a lot of options out there for the WRX and STI platform but we set out to create something different to give people another look, that they themselves could install on their vehicle. Along with a full install guide and video on our youtube channel to walk you through the process we are confident in our 3 out of 5 difficulty rating for this product meaning most DIY'ers can install this product but you do need patience. Premium Auto Styling vinyl overlays are computer precision cut into durable automotive grade vinyl. This easy peal and stick vinyl accent overlay looks OEM when properly installed. Unlike most ebay or amazon vendors, Premium Auto Styling vinyl overlays are designed and produced here in the USA in our own facility. We design and test fit all products to ensure fitment guaranteeing you the best results . Basically, if they don’t work on our cars, they’re not going to end up on yours. If you are looking for an inexpensive styling modification, or you just want to change up the factory look, it's a great idea to checkout this vinyl overlay.  Check your local laws and regulations prior to purchasing. Disclaimer information attached below.

INSTALL GUIDE 

TOOLS REQUIRED: BLADE, PRO FELT SQUEEGEE, HEAT GUN

Having a partner can help you during the install process while heating certain areas.

DRY INSTALL BASICS: Getting the vinyl installed on your vehicle is very easy and only requires minimal tools. For Best results we recommend cleaning the surface that you'll be applying our overlays too, cleaning should consist of removal of any waxes, dirt and or debris. For the cleaning process a clay bar is highly recommended: CLEANING PREP SPRAY & CLAY BAR's SOLD HERE). Before you begin installation of any vinyl overlays please make sure you are working in the right conditions, you should never install vinyl in direct sunlight, never apply vinyl in temperatures that are neither too hot nor too cold. Our in-house expert installers say the optimum temperature for installing vinyl is between 65 and 72 degrees (F). Vinyl can be installed in temperatures as low as 65 degrees (F), and up to 90 degrees (F). Vinyl has a more difficult time conforming and staying in place in colder temperatures though, which is why we recommend waiting until temperatures warm up or install in a temperature controlled environment.

FULL INSTALL: After the surface is clean and you have read DRY INSTALL BASICS, Starting with the tail light deck (the larger of the two pieces), place the front facing portion of the overlay(the part that has a cut out for your lights). You will notice there is excess on the outer edges, focus on the inner edge that outlines the part of the tail light that illuminates. While aligning this portion of the overlay be careful not to stretch or warp the lines, the product has been pre-cut to perfectly form around the light by simply laying it onto the light. Once alignment has been confirmed, use a squeegee to lay this portion of the overlay that covers the face of the tail light, stop before you get to the side of the tail light.

Now you will focus on the side of the tail light. This is where it is helpful to have a second set of hands to help you. While holding the side portion of the overlay away from the tail light, briefly heat the area with a heat gun until it is pliable. Heating the material should not last longer than 5 seconds. Be careful not to over heat the vinyl. If you over heat the material you risk burning or over stretching it during the next step. After briefly heating the material, grab the far edge of the vinyl and give it a slight pull and stretch as you lay it onto the side of the tail light. This is known as glassing. Your objective is to lay the material with the least amount of wrinkles as possible. Just enough heat and just enough pull is what will make this portion do-able. 

You now have the side of the tail light glassed, start by squeegeeing the middle horizontal recess in the side of the tail light. Using a 45° approach angle with the squeegee, start from the rear side, apply pressure with the squeegee and push the air out towards the front of the vehicle. 

Now squeegee the rest of the material that is left on the side of the tail light, always moving from the center outward towards the edges of the tail light, apply heat when needed. 

Once you reach the indent along the outer edge of the tail light, lift the edge of your vinyl up to that point, and feed the vinyl into the indent, then proceed to squeegee the remaining edge of the tail light. 

Using a new sharp blade, trim the excess material around the tail light. We recommend only cutting in the negative space between the tail light and the body of the vehicle. This insures a clean finish.

Post heat the entire overlay and use a squeegee to tuck along the edges of the tail light.

Now that the hard part is done, all that's left is the easy part.

With the transfer tape attached, take your tail light insert and line up the overlay with the tail light's outer edge that faces towards the trunk. Once aligned the rest of the overlay will fall into place. Squeegee the material down. Remove the transfer tape. Post heat the product, and the installation is complete.

SUPERIOR QUALITY 

• Adhesive backed film for easy installation and removal.  

• Maintenance free & car wash safe. 

• Can be removed without any damage to surface. 

• 1-3 year life expectancy. 

• Check your local laws and regulations  

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DIFFICULTY RATING 3/5

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